Category: California Tentative Rulings

Case Number: 24STCV28110    Hearing Date: April 15, 2025    Dept: 72 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT 72 TENTATIVE RULING YESENIA PERDOMO, et al., Plaintiffs,   v. CHEROKEE NATION PROPERTIES LLC,   Defendant.  Case No:  24STCV28110           Hearing Date:  April 15, 2025 Calendar Number:  10 Defendant Cherokee Nation Properties, LLC (“Defendant”) demurs to the third, fifth, and […]

Case Number: 23STCV14942    Hearing Date: April 15, 2025    Dept: 72 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT 72 TENTATIVE RULING CHARA HAMMONDS,   Plaintiff, v. JAMSHID NAZARIAN, M.D., et al.,   Defendants.    Case No:  23STCV14942           Hearing Date:  April 15, 2025 Calendar Number:  4 Defendant Jamshid Nazarian, M.D. (“Defendant”) moves for judgment on the pleadings as […]

Case Number: 22STCV24047    Hearing Date: April 15, 2025    Dept: 72 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT 72 TENTATIVE RULING BRENT FOSTER BEARDMORE,   Plaintiff, v.   CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, et al.,   Defendants.  Case No:  22STCV24047           Hearing Date:  April 15, 2025 Calendar Number:  1 Plaintiff Brent Foster Beardmore (“Plaintiff”) moves in this Pitchess motion […]

Case Number: 23STCV27922    Hearing Date: April 14, 2025    Dept: 71 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT 71 TENTATIVE RULING THE CREME SHOP INC.,   vs.   SUNNA OLIVE KIM, et al.  Case No.:  23STCV27922       Hearing Date:  April 14, 2025 Plaintiff The Crème Shop, Inc.’s motion to compel Non-parties Theol LLC, Tola LLC, Thelaal LLC, Thela LLC, […]

Case Number: 23STCV22789    Hearing Date: April 14, 2025    Dept: 71 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT 71 TENTATIVE RULING PARHAM BARKHORDAR, et al.,   vs.   CHRISTOPHER WREN TAYLOR, et al.  Case No.:  24STCV22789       Hearing Date:  April 14, 2025 Defendants Christopher Wren Taylor’s and Taylor Labor Law, P.C.’s demurrer to Plaintiffs Parham Barkhodar’s and Barkhodar, P.C.’s first […]

Case Number: 23STCV03450    Hearing Date: September 18, 2024    Dept: 68 Dept. 68 Date: 9-18-24 Case Number: 23STCV03450 Trial Date: 4-28-25 c/f 11-25-24 TERMINATING SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY:                Plaintiff, APB Properties, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY:       Defendant, Jeff Kern RELIEF REQUESTED Motion for Terminating Sanctions SUMMARY OF ACTION On March 11, 2022,, Defendant Jeff Kern, et al. entered into an agreement with Plaintiff APB Properties, Inc. […]

Case Number: 22STCV29636    Hearing Date: September 18, 2024    Dept: 68 D.ept. 68 Date: 9-18-24 a/f 10-22-24 (7-3-24 minute order) Case Number: 22STCV29636 Trial Date: 2-24-24 c/f 11-4-24 c/f 4-8-24 DISCOVERY REFEREE AND TRIAL CONTINUANCE MOVING PARTY:                Plaintiffs, Flyer Next, LLC, et al. RESPONDING PARTY:       Defendant, Marvin Engineering Co., Inc., et al. RELIEF REQUESTED Motion for Appointment of Discovery Referee and Trial Continuance […]

Case Number: 23STCV21760    Hearing Date: August 27, 2024    Dept: 71 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT 71 TENTATIVE RULING JUAN PEREZ ALVAREZ,   vs.   FCA US LLC  Case No.:  23STCV21760       Hearing Date:  August 27, 2024 Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories `is denied as moot. Plaintiff’s request for monetary sanctions is denied. Plaintiff […]

Case Number: 24STCP00451    Hearing Date: August 27, 2024    Dept: 85 Fox Hills Canterbury Co. v. City of Culver City, 24STCP00451 Tentative decision on demurrers:  sustained without leave to amend Respondents City of Culver City (“City”) and Intervenor Meadow Forward Action Committee (“MFAC”) separately demur to the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) of Petitioner/Plaintiff Fox Hills Canterbury Co. (“Fox Hills”). The court has […]

Case Number: 22STCP01225    Hearing Date: August 27, 2024    Dept: 85   Rolando Soriano v. County of Los Angeles, et al., 22STCP01225   Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied Petitioner Rolando Soriano (“Soriano”) petitions for a writ of mandate compelling Respondent County of Los Angeles (“County”), through its Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”), to set aside […]

Case Number: 19STCV43653    Hearing Date: August 27, 2024    Dept: 85 JTX Group, Inc. v. Global Meat Federation, et al., 19STCV43653 Tentative decision on application for right to attach order:   denied Plaintiff JTX Group Inc. (“JTX”) applies for a right to attach order against Defendants TD Capital LLC (“TD Capital”)[1] in the amount of $1,500,000. The court has read and considered the moving […]

Defendants petition the Court for an Order confirming the Final Arbitration Award in favor of MB and against Plaintiffs, and entering judgment thereon in MB’s favor. Specifically, MB asks the Court to confirm the Final Award issued by Arbitrator Viggo Boserup, Esq. in the matter of Miller Barondess, LLP v. Roger Hogan, et al., JAMS […]

Defendant City of San Juan Capistrano moves for leave to file a cross-complaint against Defendant County of Orange pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 428.50. A defendant may file a permissive cross- complaint if the cause of action asserted: “(1) arises out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences as […]

Case Number: 24SMCV00306    Hearing Date: June 5, 2024    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE June 5, 2024 CASE NUMBER 24SMCV00306 MOTIONS Demurrer and Motion to Strike Complaint MOVING PARTIES Defendants Alliance Property Management, Inc. and Great for Six, LLC OPPOSING PARTY none MOTIONS On January 23, 2024, Plaintiff David Schlosberg (“Plaintiff”) filed suit against Defendants Alliance Property Management, Inc. […]

Case Number: 23SMCV06055    Hearing Date: June 5, 2024    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE June 5, 2024 CASE NUMBER 23SMCV06055 MOTION Demurrer to Complaint MOVING PARTIES Defendants Michael D. Pariser and Michael Pariser Psychotherapy, PC OPPOSING PARTY Plaintiff Jane Doe MOTION On December 28, 2023, Plaintiff Jane Doe (“Plaintiff”) brought suit against Defendants Michael D. Pariser and Michael Pariser […]

Case Number: 23SMCV02208    Hearing Date: June 5, 2024    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE June 5, 2024 CASE NUMBER 23SMCV02208 MATTER Request for Default Judgment Plaintiff Everything But The Wood LLC (“Plaintiff”) requests for default judgment against Defendant Jonathan Rees (“Defendant”) in the amount of $49,368.62, which is composed of $40,037.00 in unpaid rent as demanded in the complaint; […]

Case Number: 22SMCV02361    Hearing Date: June 5, 2024    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT          207 HEARING DATE       June 5, 2024 CASE NUMBER        22SMCV02361 MOTION                    Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Default, Default Judgment and to Quash and Recall Writ of Execution MOVING PARTY      Defendant Hansueli Overturf aka Hans Overturf OPPOSING PARTY   Plaintiff Sally Maslon BACKGROUND On November 11, 2022, Plaintiff Sally Maslon (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Hans […]

Case Number: 21SMCV00182    Hearing Date: June 5, 2024    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE June 5, 2024 CASE NUMBER 21SMCV00182 MOTIONS Motions to Quash Service of Summons MOVING PARTIES (1)   Defendants Amanda Staveley and Cantervale Ltd. (2)   Defendants David Reuben and Simon Reuben (3)   Defendant Koronus Holdings OPPOSING PARTY Plaintiff Keyway Pride Limited BACKGROUND This case arises from a dispute over […]

Case Number: 20STCV11588    Hearing Date: February 13, 2024    Dept: 26 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Department 26   CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Plaintiff, v.   LANCE JAY ROBBINS PALOMA PARTNERSHIP; 7th STREET ASSOCIATES, INC.; LANCE JOY ROBBINS, et al., Defendants.   Case No.:  20STCV11588   Hearing Date:  February 13, 2024   [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: CROSS-DEFENDANT CITY OF LOS ANGELES’ MOTION TO […]

Case Number: 22STCV22651    Hearing Date: January 23, 2024    Dept: 15 [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE MOTION TO QUASH Plaintiff Marque Routh alleges Mark Routh developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos.  Defendant Chattem, Inc. filed a motion to quash service of summons for lack of personal jurisdiction.  Plaintiff asked for jurisdictional discovery, and so the court continued the hearing.  Plaintiff and Defendant filed […]

Case Number: 22SMCV01666    Hearing Date: December 12, 2023    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE December 12, 2023 CASE NUMBER 22SMCV01666 MOTION Motion for Reconsideration MOVING PARTY Plaintiff Blue Lake Capital OPPOSING PARTIES (none) MOTION               Plaintiff Blue Lake Capital, LLC (“Plaintiff”) seeks reconsideration of the Court’s order of November 2, 2023 in which the Court granted Plaintiff’s motion for […]

Case Number: 23SMCV04868    Hearing Date: December 12, 2023    Dept: 207 TENTATIVE RULING DEPARTMENT 207 HEARING DATE December 12, 2023 CASE NUMBER 23SMCV04868 MOTION Motion for Preliminary Injunction MOVING PARTIES Plaintiffs Stephen R. Hofer; Stephen R. Hofer Law Corporation d/b/a Aerlex Law Group; Aerlex Tax Services, LLC; and Aerlex Tax Services, LLP OPPOSING PARTIES Defendants Vicky Boladian and Boladian Aviation Law Group, […]

Superior Court of California  County of Los Angeles – West District   Beverly Hills Courthouse / Department 205  MANE KARAPETIAN,     Plaintiff,  v.  MERIWETHER COMPANIES, LLC, et al.,      Defendants.      Case No.:  22SMCV02272       Hearing Date:  December 8, 2023    [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:    PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE     DISMISSAL      […]

Case Number: 23SMCV01905    Hearing Date: December 8, 2023    Dept: 205 HEARING DATE:  December 8, 2023  JUDGE/DEPT:  Moreton/Beverly Hills, 205  CASE NAME: American Express National Bank v. Terrence Betties  CASE NUMBER:  23SMCV01905    COMP. FILED:  May 1, 2023      PROCEEDINGS: REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT  MOVING PARTY: American Express National Bank   RESPONDING PARTY: Terrence Betties  BACKGROUND  This is a […]

Superior Court of California  County of Los Angeles – West District   Beverly Hills Courthouse / Department 205  KEVIN MCGINN,       Plaintiff,  v.    PETER B. MENDELSOHN, M.D., et al.,      Defendants.      Case No.:  23SMCV02329       Hearing Date:  December 8, 2023    [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:    DEFENDANT DAVID KAMEN’S     DEMURRER AND MOTION […]